Religion is often a deeply personal part of family life. When parents from different faith backgrounds get divorced, questions about which religion their children will grow up in can come up.
This remains a common source of conflict in 2026 child custody cases. If you are dealing with a religious dispute in your divorce, a DuPage County divorce lawyer can help.
What Is Spiritual Custody?
“Spiritual custody” is an informal term for whichever parent has the right to make decisions about a child’s religion after a divorce. This can include which faith the child grows up in, which services or ceremonies they attend, and which religious schools they go to.